Cleaning activity was found carried out inside sewerage manhole of approx 5 meters deep without adequate ventilation, atmospheric monitoring, rescue arrangements, and suitable access and egress (short length ladder was in place). CMA temporarily suspended the related confined space activity (sewerage manhole), conducted a review meeting with PIVOT and advised them to investigate their failure and non-compliances with approved safe work procedure and to take appropriate corrective actions prior to restarting the activity.
Hazard category: Confined Spaces